2 Wiccans charged in alleged feud
From Times Wire Reports
A self-proclaimed high priestess of Salem witches and a fellow Wiccan were accused of putting a raccoon head and entrails on the doorsteps of two businesses.
Sharon Graham, 46, and Frederick Purtz, 22, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of littering and malicious destruction of property. Graham was also charged with intimidating a witness.
The incidents were allegedly part of a Wiccan community feud.
The historic seaport has an active Wiccan community and thriving witch-related tourism.
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